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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation 1
Transportation Services Group
TAC Presentation May 17, 2011
Outreach & TDM
Employer Services - Glenn Hiner, FCDOT
Community Residential - Marcus Moore, FCDOT
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation 2
Employer Services Program
Glenn Hiner - FCDOT
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“TDM” Defined
TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT (TDM): Actions taken to reduce single occupant vehicle automobile trips or actions taken to manage or reduce overall transportation demand in a particular area.
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About us
•Marketing and Implementation of TDM programs that reduce congestion and help protect the environment.
•Free programs that help Businesses and Organizations reduce costs and improve employee retention/recruitment efforts.
•Save Employees time and money.
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Fy 11 Highlights• “Best Workplaces for Commuters” 10 major Fairfax
County Employers awarded in front of the BOS.
• BRAC = Large Scale workshops and outreach; over 3,000 commuters assisted.
• Working with over 200 employers with strong trip reduction programs in place.
• Over 300 new employers contacted in Fy 11.
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•Transportation Management Associations (TMA’s); DATA, TAGS, TyTran & LINK•Member Commuter Connections’ Network (MWCOG)•VDOT and DRPT.•Regional Transit and Vanpool Providers.•Best Workplaces for Commuters, NuRide.•VDOT Mega Projects Outreach Teams.•BRAC (NGA, Ft. Belvoir, DHHQ) TDM Coordinators. •FCEDA and Local Chambers.
Partners
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•$ 50 Per Seat (Tysons), Van Start / Van Save Programs
•Telework!VA $35,000, $50,000 (Tysons)
•Metro Match Program ($230.00 Transit Benefit)
•Bike Match Program (New 2011)
Incentives
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Density Plots• Bus and Rail routing• Identify employee clusters for Car- & Vanpool Matching
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Future… 2012 and Beyond
•Add “Best Workplaces for Commuters” Employers
•Promote new Virginia $50,000 Telework Tax Break
•Social Media - Facebook, Twitter & YouTube
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Next Presentation…
Community Residential Program
Marcus Moore - FCDOT
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About CRP
The Community Residential Program partners with residential developments,
multi-family complexes, and associations to promote the use of alternative modes of transportation to include public transit,
carpool / vanpool.
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Benefits • Increase residents’ knowledge of transit
and transportation options available in the community
• Help reduce costs and stress related to commuting
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Steps…
•Assessment or Site visit
•Residential Transportation Survey
•Planning & Implementation
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Community Residential Program Outreach
•Over 300 Communities in our Database
•New On-line Commuter Surveys
•Bulk Distribution of Fairfax Connector Timetables
•Residential & Community Transportation Fairs
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2011 Highlights
•New Outreach pamphlet - Produced and Distributed
•“One Less Car” Program
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Thank You
For more information please call The Fairfax County Department of Transportation
Employer Services or the Community Residential Program
at (703) 877-5604 Or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot